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Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... [read more]
Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... [read more] Blog: Seeking Robinson Crusoe
Date: June 6th 2009
Local legend, as well as an enterprising entrepreneur or two, says that the island of Utila is the place of the fabled Robinson Crusoe, who shipwrecked on a tripical island, met a man he called Friday, and lived for 24 years marooned and seeking rescue. There is even a billboard or two offering Robinson Crusoe "tours" of the island, showing where he supposedly stayed, etc. based on the description ... read more
Date: June 6th 2009
Local legend, as well as an enterprising entrepreneur or two, says that the island of Utila is the place of the fabled Robinson Crusoe, who shipwrecked on a tripical island, met a man he called Friday, and lived for 24 years marooned and seeking rescue. There is even a billboard or two offering Robinson Crusoe "tours" of the island, showing where he supposedly stayed, etc. based on the description ... read more


